Christian Mbilli states that he’s prepared for a world title shot in opposition to Canelo Alvarez after his ten-round unanimous resolution win over Sergiy Derevyanchenko on Saturday evening in Quebec Metropolis, Canada. Whereas one can admire Mbilli’s confidence about desirous to battle the #1 fighter at 168, his probabilities of touchdown the Canelo battle are unrealistic. In different phrases, I don’t see Mbilli ever getting a battle in opposition to Canelo earlier than he retires.
Mbilli (28-0, 23 KOs) didn’t look as nice however acquired the win over Derevyanchenko (15-6, 10 KOs), due to his damage within the fourth.
It wasn’t an important battle to look at with the damage and defensive ways Derevyanchenko had to make use of to outlive after struggling a bicep damage. The scores had been 100-90, 99-91 and 98-92.
Mbilli’s Naivete
The France-based Mbilli says he’ll attend Canelo’s battle in opposition to Edgar Berlanga on September 14th and be able to battle him afterward. Mbilli sounds very naive. It’s not that straightforward to get a title shot in opposition to Canelo.
You don’t simply present up at his battle and assume he’ll face you subsequent. It’s a must to have one thing to supply, and with out His Excellency Turki Alalshikh prepared to finance it, Mbilli doesn’t have a hope of getting a battle in opposition to Canelo subsequent, or ever, for that matter.
There are at the least 5 or 6 fighters who would deliver extra money to the desk for Canelo than Mbilli, and he wouldn’t need to go to Canada to battle them.
The IBF Route
Prime Rank and Eye of The Tiger ought to deal with concentrating on the IBF belt lately stripped from Canelo as a result of that’s the most effective hope they’ve of getting a title shot for Mbilli. He’s not widespread within the U.S. and has nothing to supply Canelo. Mbilli would have a very good likelihood of getting a title shot in opposition to William Scull for the IBF belt if he will get ranked excessive sufficient with them.
If Turki will get his manner, Canelo will battle Terence Crawford in early 2025. After that, he needs David Benavidez for Canelo. David Morrell could be an possibility quickly, as nicely. Mbilli isn’t in the identical galaxy as Canelo, and I don’t suppose he ever will likely be. Therefore, Mbilli ought to deal with the IBF belt.
“I’m prepared for large fights. I wish to be a world champion. I do know that to be the most effective, I’ve to beat the most effective. I don’t wish to say any names, however everyone is aware of who’s primary. I would like the battle with primary,” mentioned Christian Mbilli after his win in opposition to Sergiy Derevyanchenko on Saturday evening, hinting that he needs a title shot in opposition to unified tremendous middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez.
Bernard Osuna: “You’re going to be going to the Canelo-Berlanga battle. What does that imply to you?
Mbilli: “I believe it’s straightforward boxing for Canelo. He’s going to win this battle [against Edgar Berlanga], however after, I believe I’ll be prepared for him.”
